His love of pizza and the traditions of the masters of pizza inspired him to create Spacca Napoli .
Johnathan Goldsmith was a social worker. He spent much of his life working with people who had issues and problems. He was very good at his job. He was a master.
But his life took a turn when he discovered his love of pizza.
Johnathan traveled to Italy to learn from the best pizza makers on the planet. He worked and learned all he could. He discovered his love of pizza.
According to their website:
"Spacca Napoli Pizzeria was inspired by the authentic aroma, taste, and craft of pizza found on the streets and in the pizzerias in Naples. In fact, the food, wine and service at Spacca Napoli are all designed to reflect southern Italy's proud traditions and gracious hospitality."
The pizza at Spacca Napoli is outstanding. Steeped in the true Neapolitan style of creating pizza, it is one of best pizzerias in Chicago.
Here is their pizza menu:
Marinara Oregano, Garlic, Basil
Margherita Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Basil
Funghi Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Basil, Mushrooms
Salsiccia Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Basil, ltalian Sausage
Funghi e Salsiccia Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Basil, Mushrooms, Italian Sausage
Bufalina Basil, Mozzarella di Bufala, Olive Oil
Diavola Mozzarella di Bufala, Spicy Salami, Red Pepper Flakes, Basil
You can watch an interview I did with Jonathan. He decribes his pizza inspiration and pizza passion:
I'm a Pizza Promoter and Internet Marketer. I have a number of websites and blogs including Pizza Therapy, Pasta Therapy, Legends of Pizzaand Albert Grande's Personal blog … more
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Spacca Napoli has been lauded for its authenticity (see "press"). "La tua pizza me ha fato piangere" (your pizza has made me cry) can be said to sum up some of the sentiment that has been heard and written. It is the intention that everything at Spacca Napoli be faithful to tradition, from the high quality of the food to the way it is served,. The oven was built by third- and fourth-generation artisans from Napoli. The dough mixer also comes from Italy
From Wikipedia:
Neapolitan pizza (pizza napoletana): Authentic Neapolitan pizzas are typically made with tomatoes and Mozzarella cheese.
According to the rules proposed by the Associazione Vera Pizza Napoletana, the genuine Neapolitan pizza dough consists of wheat flour (type 0 or 00, or a mixture of both), natural Neapolitan yeast or brewer's yeast, salt and water. For proper results, strong flour with high protein content (as used for bread-making rather than cakes) must be used.
The dough must be kneaded by hand or with a low-speed mixer. After the rising process, the dough must be formed by hand without the help ...
